• Based in the Justice & Society Unit at the Magill campus
• Full-time, fixed term contract until 31 December 2025
• Commencement salary: $72,943 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

About You

You possess the courage to drive change and the passion to continuously strive for your best whilst taking calculated risks to achieve goals and deliver results. You communicate with clarity and enthusiasm, are flexible and willing to step out of your comfort zone to support the team and you seek to understand the bigger picture.

About the Role

Reporting to the Team Leader: Academic Services (Teaching), you will support the coordination and delivery of student placements within the Justice and Society Unit. This includes providing administrative support to staff, liaising with students and placement partners, and ensuring compliance with university and legislative requirements.

The path to Adelaide University

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

About UniSA Justice & Society Unit

Developing new knowledge and multi-disciplinary solutions to some of society’s most pressing issues, UniSA Justice & Society offers a wide range of programs and conducts world-class research in the fields of law, psychology, social work, human services and social sciences. UniSA Justice & Society is also home to the Australian Centre for Child Protection, Australia’s premier research centre focused on the development of new solutions and approaches to the critical problem of child abuse and neglect.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Post-secondary qualifications in administration (or similar), or demonstrated equivalent skills, knowledge and experience
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills with experience preparing documents and liaising across all levels
• Demonstrated organisational and time management skills
• Proven experience in identifying and implementing quality improvement initiatives
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

We offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Culture

We value workplace diversity and are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and respectful work environment for all people. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disability.

Start Your Unstoppable Career!

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA. The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.

Please address your cover letter to Georgia Borg, Consultant; Recruitment Central. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at recruitment@unisa.edu.au using job reference number 7123. Please note applications will not be accepted via email and must be uploaded via the Working at UniSA Portal.

Applications close: 11:30pm Sunday 04 May 2025

We are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment process and encourage you to share any support, adjustments and/or access requirements you have by contacting our Recruitment Central team on recruitment@unisa.edu.au. Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.